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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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